Haloperidol (Haldol)is an Example of A(n)________ Drug

question 67

Multiple Choice

Haloperidol (Haldol) is an example of a(n) ________ drug.

• A)second-generation neuroleptic
• B)antipsychotic
• C)atypical neuroleptic
• D)first-generation neuroleptic

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Definitions:

Temporal Lobes

Regions of the cerebral cortex located beneath the temples, involved in processing sensory input and assigning it emotional meaning.

Occipital

Pertaining to the occipital lobe of the brain, which is primarily involved in visual processing.

Frontal

Pertaining to the front part of something, especially the frontal lobe of the human brain responsible for cognitive functions like decision making and problem-solving.

Auditory Hallucinations

Experiences of hearing voices or sounds that have no physical source in the external environment, often associated with certain mental health conditions.